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DIRECTV will present at Citi's 2013 Global Internet, Media & Telecommunications conference on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013 at 12:45 p.m. PT. The presentation will include an update and outlook on the DIRECTV businesses. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at www.directv.com/investor and an archive of the webcast will also be available on this website.

Still some large areas that have large market share upside potential in Latin America. Had some great successes in some countries, expects to extend that to rest of Pan-Americana (South American less Brazil.)

The planning on spending more for existing customers sounds cool. The tease of a new, lower cost Genie box has to be interesting for us.

And on any talks of merger, Mike White basically said, "sure it might save based on some synergies, but that is a long way from actually even discussing such." Large hurdles to cross. Plus the effect of a new anti-monopoly chief in the FCC(?) I did not hear anything that indicated Mike White was pursuing any form of merger talks.

Remember, this is an investors conference. The costs mentioned are to DIRECTV, not necessarily to the end customer. At least not initially. Especially as each new box has the initial costs of new software, verifications, etc. So yes, it is great news in the long run.

In listening to the replay, Mike mentioned that some ownership in RSN gives them a great insight into their operation and costs for strategic advantage while in negotiations.

"In some areas of the country, RSNs are $4-5 of the bill...in some more metropolitan areas it can be as much as $18-20." Might try some very "laser focused, geographically" cost surcharges for RSNs if needed. They are watching how the market is playing out as one competitor is already doing some surcharging in areas.